The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued an urgent recall for a baby neck float sold on TikTok Shop, citing a risk of drowning. The swimming training aid fails to meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Product Poses Multiple Hazards
According to the recall notice, the baby float may place inappropriate pressure on an infant's neck, restricting normal movement or airway positioning. The OPSS also warns that the float increases the risk of the infant slipping through, becoming trapped, overturning, or being left in an unsafe floating position. These hazards could lead to neck injury, asphyxiation, drowning, or other serious harm.
Recall and Removal
TikTok has removed the product listing from its marketplace and recalled the item. The company stated that safety and trust are a top priority, and they proactively removed the product while alerting the OPSS. TikTok prohibits listings for any products recalled by the manufacturer or a government agency and sends recall notices to affected customers.
An OPSS spokesperson said: "This product presents a risk of drowning as they may place inappropriate pressure on the infant's neck and may restrict normal movement or airway positioning. They may also increase the risk of the infant slipping through, becoming trapped, overturning, or being left in an unsafe floating position, potentially resulting in neck injury, asphyxiation, drowning, or other serious harm. The products don't meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. The product has been recalled by TikTok. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled items and contact their place of purchase for redress."
Consumer Advice
Anyone who purchased the baby neck float is advised to stop using it immediately and contact the place of purchase for a full refund. The recall affects all units sold on TikTok Shop, though specific model numbers or batch details were not disclosed in the notice.
